Upgraded Dalgona Coffee Recipe Home

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Instant Coffee (fine grind, for foam and cocktail base)
• 2 tsp Granulated Sugar (for foam and cocktail sweetness)
• 2 tsp Hot Water (just hot enough to dissolve coffee and sugar (≈90°C))
• 0.5 oz Kahlúa (Coffee Liqueur) (or any coffee‑flavored liqueur)
• 1.5 oz Bourbon (8‑year‑old) (e.g., Bulleit, Woodford Reserve)
• 0.5 oz Dark Creme de Cacao (adds chocolate depth)
• 0.25 oz Hazelnut Syrup (for nutty sweetness)
• 2 oz Vanilla Oat Milk (use chilled, unsweetened if preferred)
• 1 cube Clear Ice Cubes (large, clear cube for visual layering)
• 1 portion Dalgona Coffee Foam (prepared from instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, whisked with mixer until light and fluffy)

Instructions

1. Prepare Dalgona Coffee Foam

   Combine 2 tsp instant coffee, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and 2 tsp hot water in a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer on high speed, whisk for about 1 minute until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and holds stiff peaks. Continue for an additional 30 seconds for extra volume.

   Time: PT2M

2. Chill the Glass

   Place a double rocks glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice and set aside to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

   Time: PT1M

3. Build the Cocktail Base

   In a cocktail shaker, add 0.5 oz Kahlúa, 1.5 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz dark creme de cacao, 0.25 oz hazelnut syrup, 2 tsp instant coffee, 2 tsp sugar, and 2 oz chilled vanilla oat milk.

   Time: PT1M

4. Shake the Cocktail

   Fill the shaker with clear ice, seal, and shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until the mixture is well‑chilled and slightly frothy.

   Time: PT0M30S

5. Strain and Layer

   Remove the chilled glass from the freezer, add a half‑cube of clear ice, then strain the shaken cocktail into the glass, allowing it to settle into a smooth layer.

   Time: PT0M30S

6. Top with Dalgona Foam

   Spoon the prepared Dalgona coffee foam gently over the surface of the cocktail, creating a distinct, airy topping.

   Time: PT0M30S

7. Serve

   Serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder or a coffee bean.

   Time: PT0M30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

0 g